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J148 OPM

1991 Talbot Express 1300 P

White Petrol 1971cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P59,855 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 OPM
MakeTalbot
ModelExpress 1300 P
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,971cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 58,754 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 57,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 57,190 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

brake performance only just met appears in need of adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Aug 2022 57,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

brake performance only just met appears in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 56,660 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,255 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 56,255 miles

Exhaust system insecure front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 55,517 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 55,517 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,098 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,529 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 54,529 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 53,713 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 53,713 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,829 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,829 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 52,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rubber missing o/s/f arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2013 52,084 miles

exhaust rubber missing o/s/f arch corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2012 51,714 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,714 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,695 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 50,647 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front tyres perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,647 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,866 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 49,539 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 48,887 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 48,274 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 48,274 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exhaust rubbers cracked

How Reliable is the Talbot Express 1300 P?

Based on 17,936 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
1,011
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 552
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 527
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 499
Exhaust system not adequately supported 420
position lamp(s) not working 403
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J148 OPM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,855 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Talbot Express 1300 P fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 552 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J148 OPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Talbot Express 1300 P typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 35 years old, this Talbot Express 1300 P is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J148 OPM is a 1991 Talbot Express 1300 P, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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